Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid paternal leave

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Wolfspeed is seeking a Crystal Growth Equipment technician in Durham to perform startup, upgrades and maintenance on production and R&D systems. You’ll interact with process engineering and other teams to meet manufacturing goals while upholding safety practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, high vacuum systems, and light electrical tasks. Day/night shift options are available and candidates must be able to learn new disciplines and read wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical wiring, block, and schematic diagrams.
• Ability and desire to learn new fields of discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment support to improve tool performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine corrective actions and implement them.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment per layouts and manuals.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.
• Rebuild manufacturing equipment as required.
• Provide 7x24 technical support for critical projects, installations, and repairs.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems basics

Reading wiring diagrams

Learn new disciplines

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.* Enjoy doing the things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.* Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.* Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid paternal leave.* Student? We offer continuing education assistance.* Looking for community? There are man ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.***Here’s the Gist:***As a member of the Crystal Growth Equipment team, the person in this role will be responsible for performing equipment startup, modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance on production and R&D systems. This role will interact directly with process engineering and other groups to meet department and Wolfspeed goals. Successful candidates will have a strong team mentality and strong communication skills. Candidates working in this area must exhibit and mandate safe working practices. This role will also be responsible for a diverse mixture of activities with a strong emphasis on hands-on mechanical assembly, high vacuum systems, and light electrical work.Day and night shift opportunities available.***The Day-to-Day:**** Provide equipment support to improve tool performance* Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions (to board level in some cases\\_, determine corrective actions, and implement these actions* Perform electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process* Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings* Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts* Rebuild manufacturing equipment as required* Provide flexibility for 7x24 technical support for critical ongoing projects, installations, and repairs***This Job is Right for You if You Have:**** Strong hands-on based mechanical aptitude* Basic Knowledge of electrical systems* Ability to read and understand electrical wiring, block, and schematic diagrams* Ability and desire to learn new fields of discipline* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite* Possess a strong work ethic and ability to manage time***Preferred Skills & Qualifications:**** Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent military experienceThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designed by management.This role requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.*To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.**We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.**We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required. May perform equipment modifications as directed by manufacturing engineers.*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*